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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Miguel Delaney

Manchester United make surprise approach to sign Man City left-back

  • Manchester United made a surprise approach to sign left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri on loan from rivals Manchester City before the transfer deadline.
  • United ended their interest after City insisted that any loan deal for the Algerian international must include an obligation to buy.
  • The club had been seeking cover at left-back to support Luke Shaw, following a summer transfer window focused on midfield additions.
  • United rejected a late loan offer from Everton to sign Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee.
  • A deadline-day pursuit of 18-year-old Louis Page was halted after United failed to agree terms with Leicester City.

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Man Utd in shock move for Man City left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri before transfer deadline

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